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Outdoor photograph of a large dark stone lingam draped with long garlands of marigolds, roses and green leaves in yellow, orange, red, white and purple. A man in a rust-brown robe with rudraksha beads and a tilak sits on a raised white-railed platform beneath a multicoloured fringed canopy, with a saffron-clad attendant beside him. A man in white dhoti and shawl with long hair and rudraksha malas stands on the stairs holding an open book, while others in orange robes stand nearby. Red powder or abhishekam substance pours down the stone beside the platform under a clear sky.

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January 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual on a raised white-railed platform beside a large dark stone shivalinga draped with long garlands of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, white, green and orange. A man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged in a rust-brown top and saffron-yellow cloth, eyes lowered, under a colourful tasselled umbrella. A second robed attendant in orange stands beside him, and a priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a tray and a book on the staircase below. Other saffron-clad attendants are on the steps, and a small brass lamp stands at the base of the structure.2018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20182018-01-01A photograph of a large grey stone linga-like structure draped with multicoloured flower garlands in red, white, yellow, green and orange, being anointed with a stream of liquid. A seated man in an orange-red garment and rudraksha mala sits on a raised platform beneath a colourful striped ceremonial umbrella with tassels. A standing figure in orange robes and rudraksha beads leans over the railing, while a man in a white dhoti and shawl holds a tray or book on the staircase. Other saffron-clad attendants stand at the right edge of the stairs. The scene suggests an abhishekam at an outdoor temple structure, with pink-red powder visible in the air.2018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01Outdoor photograph of a large grey stone lingam draped with thick garlands of marigolds, red roses, yellow and white flowers and green leaves. A man with long dreadlocked hair and a rudraksha mala, wearing a rust-red robe, stands on a raised metal staircase platform beside the lingam under a multicoloured fringed parasol. Two attendants in orange and white garments stand on the lower steps, one holding a second striped parasol. Silver bands encircle the lingam base. Pale blue sky above.2018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20182018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copies